Freezer-Prep Korean Bean Paste Stew (Doenjang-jjigae)

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
• 1 tsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 0.5 tsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (Optional, for heat)
• 1 cup Water
• 0.25 block Tofu (Block size not specified)
• 0.25 Onion (Block or onion size not specified)
• 0.5 Enoki mushroom (The source says 1/2 enoki mushroom; exact package or cluster size not specified)
• 0.25 strand Green onion
• 1 tsp Garlic
• 0.25 Zucchini (Zucchini size not specified)
• Sliced meat (Optional; the creator used pork. Amount not specified.)
• Toppings (Optional; use any desired toppings and add as much as preferred)

Steps

1. 1

   For each freezer-prep portion, combine the doenjang, gochujang, optional gochugaru, tofu, onion, enoki mushroom, green onion, garlic, zucchini, and optional sliced meat such as pork. The source does not specify a particular container, layering method, or whether the water is frozen with the portion.

2. 2

   Freeze the prepared portion. The creator says the portions can be kept frozen for three to six months.

3. 3

   When ready to eat, place one frozen portion into a pot, add water, and add any additional ingredients you have available.

4. 4

   Cook until heated through and serve as doenjang-jjigae. The source describes this as a 10-minute stew but does not specify a cooking temperature, exact cooking time after adding the frozen portion, or doneness cues.

5. 5

   Add desired toppings before eating; the creator says she likes to use plenty of toppings.

Notes

The source gives a 1-cup/200 ml water quantity but the spoken freezer-prep instructions say to add water when cooking. It does not clarify whether the listed water is frozen with the ingredients or added later, nor does it specify the exact amount of optional meat or toppings. Frozen portions are said to keep for three to six months.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• stew
• freezer meal
• meal prep
• Korean
• spicy
• optional pork
• 10-minute meal